- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dickinson, ND
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380003800022
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Dakota schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 90
- students enrolled
Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 94% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Dickinson, ND.
School address
District: Dickinson 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380003800022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Early Childhood Center grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (+18.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 380003800022 · Dickinson, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 18:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson High School (1,022 students)
Early Childhood Center grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (+18.4%). Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickinson High
Dickinson High School
1,022 students
- Dickinson Midd
Dickinson Middle School
944 students
- Prairie Rose E
Prairie Rose Elementary School
490 students
- Lincoln Elemen 387
Lincoln Elementary School
387 students
- Jefferson Elem 370
Jefferson Elementary School
370 students
- This school 90
Early Childhood Center
90 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Center compares
Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 94% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Dickinson 1 reports $14,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dickinson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Rose Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dickinson, ND. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 18:1, which is 53% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Dickinson, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Dickinson, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dickinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickinson 1?
Besides Early Childhood Center, Dickinson 1 also operates Dickinson High School (1,022 students), Dickinson Middle School (944 students), and Prairie Rose Elementary School (490 students). See the Dickinson 1 district page for the complete list.